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How to get from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch by bus?

From Glasgow Central Station to Balloch by bus

To get from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 500 bus from Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M10 bus and finally take the 1A bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Waterloo Lane, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Drive, Balloch
    ID 6700600030
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch by bus via M10 and 1A

To get from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch in Scotland, take the M10 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, take the 1A bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Drive, Balloch
    ID 6700600030
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch

The distance between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and Balloch, Scotland is approximately 139.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow Central Station

Glasgow Central Station is located at Hope Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central Station:

  • Glasgow Central
  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central Station:

  • Waterloo Street, Glasgow
  • Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow
  • Central Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Balloch, Scotland

Balloch is located at Balloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Culloden Road, Balloch.

Bus stations close to Balloch:

  • Culloden Road, Balloch
  • Turning Circle, Balloch
  • Forest Drive, Balloch

Alternative route from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch by bus via M10 and 1A

To get from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch in Scotland, take the M10 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, take the 1A bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Drive, Balloch
    ID 6700600030
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line M10, Bus line 1A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch?

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line M10, Bus line 1A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central Station and Balloch?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch?

    The 500 bus line goes from Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station near Glasgow Central Station in Glasgow to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow station near Balloch in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Central Station to Balloch by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central Station in Glasgow and Balloch in Scotland by bus is about 4 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow Central Station to get to Balloch?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Waterloo Lane, Glasgow stop near Glasgow Central Station in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow Central Station and Balloch?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow stop, which is closest to Balloch in Scotland.

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